Boards & Commissions

Each one of us can contribute to our city. We need your help by taking the time to serve as an active member of a board or commission. Appointments to boards and/or commissions are a vital part of local government and provide for direct citizen involvement to help shape and influence public policy. Working together we can successfully prepare for our city’s future.

If you are interested in volunteering, please click here for the Boards/Commissions application.

Board of Adjustment

The three (3) member Board meets as necessary upon submittal of a formal application to hear and decide on the following:

Variances from Title 17 (Zoning)

Appeals from interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance

Appeals from Chapter 8.14 (Property Maintenance Code)

Modification of the requirements of the International Fire Code as adopted by Chapter 15.16 of the Fountain Municipal Code.

The Board currently consists of the following members:

Michael Wickham

Sally Carrico

Vacant

There are currently 2 vacancies for alternate members.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission was established in 1987. ItsMission is to be a visionary lead toward economic diversification, job growth and preservation, building the local tax base, and generation of wealth for all.

Heritage Maintenance District

The mission of the Heritage Special Improvement Maintenance District (the “District”) is to provide maintenance and improvement of certain public areas for the benefit of District property owners.

The Heritage Special Improvement Maintenance District Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) shall exercise such authority and powers as are specifically reserved to it by the City Charter, Ordinances of the City of Fountain (the “City”) and such additional authority and powers as are lawfully conferred upon it by the Fountain City Council.

Duties -The Committee shall have the responsibility to make recommendations to the Fountain City Council concerning some of the following:

Solicit, review, and recommend qualified contractors involving the maintenance and improvement of certain public areas for the benefit of District property owners.

Formulation of budgetary maintenance and improvement development goals and objectives based on District resident preferences;

Promotion of enhanced District Improvement Plan and implementation of the planned improvements through its residents and budgetary constraints;

To advise and make recommendations as to any contracts involving the use of public monies within the District which will affect the level of the effectiveness of the required maintenance.

Olde Town Steering Committee

The Olde Town Steering Committee (OTSC) was formed through the efforts and adoption of the 2014 Olde Town Revitalization Plan. The purpose of the committee is to represent the businesses, property owners, and residents of the Olde Town district as to the needs of support from both the City of Fountain and Fountain Urban Renewal Authority.

Each Fall, the OTSC hosts its annual Business Social to bring awareness to district businesses and spur small business engagement efforts.

The committee hosts its meetings on the third Wednesday of each month for one hour, 8:00-9:00am, at City Hall. The committee maintains a very open door policy with respect to anyone of interest that lives – owns –and/or operates within the district welcome. We believe the more contributory efforts the better!

The Olde Town District is home to many events throughout the year. Click here to view our community events calendar.

To learn more about business engagement and district activities, please click here.

Park and Recreation Advisory Board

The City's Park Board consists of five (5) members who are residents of Fountain and approved by City Council. The Park Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located on 116 South Main Street, Fountain, Colorado.

Currently the City's Park Board Members consist of the following:

Reynaldo Ochoa, Chairperson

Christopher Curl, Vice-Chair

Ratu Solanki

Dawn Harnick

John Cole

If you would like to volunteer your time as a Park Board Member, Applications can be turned into the City Clerk's office at 116 South Main St.

Planning Commission

The City's Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members who are residents of Fountain and appointed by City Council.

The Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located on 116 South Main Street, Fountain, Colorado. The Planning Commission reviews and advises Council on all public and private activities involving the physical development of the City and long-range planning for the City and such areas outside its corporate boundaries that affect the orderly development of the City.

Urban Renewal Authority

FURA was formed by the City of Fountain in 2008 with the establishment of the US85 urban renewal area. Today, there are four urban renewal areas designated in Fountain, these include: South Academy Highlands,Charter Oak, and Bandley.